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A federal judge blocked Nebraska's gay marriage ban on Monday, but the decision will not take effect for a week and the attorney general's office immediately appealed to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska sued the state in November on behalf of seven same-sex couples challenging the ban, which passed with the approval of 70 percent of voters in 2000. In addition to prohibiting gay marriage, the ban also forbids civil unions and legalized domestic partnerships. The ban means that same-sex couples miss out on medical and financial benefits available to heterosexual married couples, U.S. District Judge Joseph Bataillon said as...

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A federal judge blocked Nebraska's gay marriage ban on Monday, but the decision will not take effect for a week and the attorney general's office immediately appealed to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The American Civil Liberties Union of...

Mayflower is a gentle, mellow, sweet and spunky, 17-pound, nine-year-old, female American Eskimo/Maltese-mix looking for a loving guardian.
Mayflower gets along famously with all other animals but she absolutely adores other little dogs. She's fine...

Governor's budget speech not honest
I can appreciate that the governor of Illinois called for an honest budget. But his brief budget speech did nothing to bring honesty and a certain amount of plain-speaking to the conversation.
If he was honest about...

iuliana Rancic, known for her on-camera career as an E News! host, Fashion Police panelist, red-carpet correspondent, author, and reality show star, is on her way to Naperville for a special stop at Anderson's Bookshop. She's scheduled for a booksigning...

Join Gwen Rich, Cancer survivor and warrior, as she brings Awareness and Advice to cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones through her weekly radio show.
Gwen outlines the 5 Key Areas that can improve your quality of life and keep cancer cells...

Giuliana Rancic, known for her on-camera career as an E News! host, Fashion Police panelist, red-carpet correspondent, author, and reality show star, is on her way to Naperville for a special stop at Anderson's Bookshop. She's scheduled for a...

I can appreciate that the governor of Illinois called for an honest budget. But his brief speech on Wednesday did nothing to bring honesty and a certain amount of plain speaking to the conversation. If he was honest about what his budget will do to the...

Facial hair and pink T-shirts aren't standard at Marian Catholic High School, but the Chicago Heights school makes exceptions for the right cause.Such was the case recently, when the school, with the support of its student body, raised $5,000 for The...

The latest round of research funding through the Affordable Care Act was approved Tuesday, totaling $64 million for five projects.
More dollars will be awarded throughout the year. Illinois hospitals so far have secured about $35 million since 2012 to...

Even before Jeanine O'Malley found a lump in her breast that sent her to the doctor, she had suspicions that something might not be right.
But O'Malley, a stay-at-home mother of four children who at the time were 6 and younger, did some online research...

Events, screenings, tests and support groups around the county.
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EXTENDED HOURS: Enroll Lake County! is offering extended hours on the final weekend of the enrollment period before the Feb. 15 deadline. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are...

Business listings for fundraisers, move, honored for achievements.
Bannockburn
Move: Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) has moved into a new 37,000-square-foot building on a nine-acre wooded lot in Bannockburn. The new corporate headquarters will house...

Studio 60 in Oswego hosts art workshops, private parties and charity events throughout the year. The studio hosts popular Pinot and Paint Parties two-three times a week.
On Feb. 22, the studio will host an art journaling workshop for ages 7 years old...

Whether you've recently adopted a pet or considering doing so, one of the most important health decisions you'll make is to spay or neuter your cat or dog. There are many lifelong health and behavior benefits from doing so.
Kristen Gerali, founder...

Shopping for a wedding dress in 2008, and in Colorado, has led to a national wedding dress sale and bridal expo coming to Elgin later this month.
The fact that Kari Haight-Goodmay and her family have also recently renovated a downtown Elgin building into...

Elgin - U-46 high school students were honored as Future African American Leaders at the Black History Family Festival February 7 at Gail Borden Library. U-46 schools chose students for the award based on their leadership skills, academic success,...

One of the few good memories Wilmette native Courtney White has of her late father Barry's final fight with lung cancer in 2006 is of food: the dishes that concerned friends and neighbors brought the family every night for two months straight.
Knowing...

LUNGevity Foundation and 2HotYoga team up to host fundraiser for lung cancer research
Highland Park, IL- On February 22, 2015 LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's largest organization dedicated to research for the early detection and treatment of lung...

Of all the gestures of gratitude for late Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks, there was one Tuesday night that arguably stood taller than the rest.
The south side of the 57-story Blue Cross-Blue Shield Tower in the Loop was lit in blue...